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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 561.06 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 561.06 and 361.84 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 561.06 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/561.06 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 561.06 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 203,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,013.95/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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